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Why is there so much hype about selecting synthetic gear oil? Regular oil has been good enough for a hundred years or more.. I’ll explain why in this day and age it’s crucial to use synthetic gear lubricants. Application-Associated Benefits when selecting synthetic gear oilThe following application-associated benefits result through the improved qualities of synthetic oils when compared to

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Perhaps you've felt like a child in a candy store when wanting to choose synthetic gear oil out of a glitzy pamphlet? How frequently would you have paid for someone to teach you how to choose the best type of synthetic gear oil? Continue reading... In this 3 part series we’ll look at the subject in depth. Just like synthetic lubricants in any application, synthetic gear oil is typically used

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Possibly the initial motor oil performance enhancers were actually Motor Oil viscosity index modifiers: Remember STP...? In those times they were simply identified as motor oil additives. What's a motor oil Viscosity index modifier?(VI) is a popular technique of calibrating a fluid's change of viscosity with regards to temperature. The greater the VI, the lesser the relative change in viscosity

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There’s a lot of controversy about deciding on what oil to use for  any given application, no matter if it be; what engine oil to utilize or whether to use synthetic hydraulic oil. These are the factors you want to consider when deciding on what oil to useCrude based oil, with no additives The first and most well-known is mineral based oil with no additives. Some of these oils are typically

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Okay, well it didn’t really even say a word (Thank heavens), nevertheless it did certainly alert me that an engine oil change was expected! And I believe it. In the old days, I would have been very tempted to stretch this a further 5,000 km, knowing that the engine oil change indicator used a formula primarily based on engine revs, time and mileage (Sometimes throttle opening time was also

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When a gearbox runs hot sometimes the first port of call is to change the crude based oil with synthetic gear oil. But; Will synthetic gear oil decrease operating temperature? Although additives can improve many qualities of crude based oils, it is not possible to exert an unlimited influence on all their attributes. This pertains especially to the following physical properties: thermal

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Even though this particular query was whether you can use synthetic oil in a (older) VW, the response applies to any older car or truck that’s grown old on a diet of regular engine oil. Why can I use synthetic oil in my older car?Generally, the reference to synthetic oil for an engine implies the lubricant is formulated with a polyalphaolefin (PAO) base oil. PAO, which is frequently called

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So why are oils branded particularly for diesel or petrol engines? They all appear to be very similar and surely an engine is an engine? So then, what is the difference between petrol and diesel engine oils, and why is this important? In the broadest sense, gasoline and diesel engine oils have the identical composition or makeup. They are developed from the blending together of base oils and

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Oil purification is not new, but has never really delivered a product that industry was happy with. Now there’s a chemical process, using nanoporous materials to chemically scrub oxidants and moisture from used oil. Although the process is still under development the results so far have been promising. I came across a paper in “Machinery Lubrication” compiled by G. Majano, I. Partono, H. H.

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Have you ever given thought to the severe operating environment of an industrial gearbox? Even if you have correctly lubricated the bearing, elevated temperatures, airflow and loads as often have dust and water that enter through breathers and failing seals often take their toll! Water in the gearbox lubricant is perhaps the most common cause of bearing failure, so today we’re going to examine

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We’ve already established that the truth about synthetic oil claims of  "100% Synthetic Motor Oil"   are often not strictly true! But in a weird oily way, it’s perfectly OK to say that it is 100% Synthetic, because the Base Stock oil is 100% Synthetic; even though it contains as much as 20%  Petroleum product, because it’s “only” the Carrier Oil for the Additives !!! This now raises an

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How much attention do you pay to electric motor bearing lubrication in your facility? Have you ever had to contend with lost production caused by a bearing failure: Well in this article we’re going to look at the correct electric motor bearing lubrication methods to avoid this costly exercise. Most electric motors are designed with grease-lubricated, antifriction, rolling element bearings. Grease

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In the last two articles we’ve had a look at some of the ways that the industry interprets the truth about synthetic oil, and how this impacts on you the consumer.  In this article we have a look at how terminology is used to achieve marketing results. Firstly in order to understand the truth about synthetic oil we have to define some of the jargon that’s bandied about: Petroleum Petroleum is

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In this age of conspiracy theories it could be the making of a great urban legend trying to figure out why oil companies don’t tell the truth about synthetic oil. But unfortunately there’s nothing sinister and there’s no Iluminati involvement: It’s merely economics and marketing to achieve a bottom line. The base function of oil (Also known as lubricant) is to lubricate two surfaces that are in

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Have you ever wondered why there’s such a big price difference between synthetic oil vs regular oil? Have you even noticed the major price difference between various (Brands) synthetic oils? Ever wondered why? Well today we’re pulling the skeleton out of the closet and show you that oil companies don’t tell you the truth about synthetic oil. The first shocking fact is that some synthetic oils

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Have you ever had someone ask if you want to save money on your air compressor oil? Well it’s really not that difficult to achieve some pretty major savings, just by following some best in class practices: Especially if you're operating several air compressors. A significant saving can be had by moving away from time-based oil changes on air compressors. The real cost of changing 20 lt’s of air

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If we all agree that synthetic lubricants offer better protection than mineral oils, then the next question surely has to be which is the the best synthetic oil? Some of you would probably like to know how to determine the best synthetic oil before you buy? In this article we’re going to answer the question in broader terms, so as to include industrial products as well as motor oils used in our

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In our modern environment we’re surrounded by hydraulic applications.From massive oil-drilling rigs to the robots that assemble our cars. All hydraulic, and each application eking out that last iota of oil life and performance to save money and the planet. The one thing they all have in common is their life-blood; hydrolic oils. But in improving performance, what are the advantages of using

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We all understand that we need to change oil: Whether it’s in the chip fryer or in our car engines! But What should synthetic oil change intervals be? And why does it need changing in our cars? Strangely, the reasons for regular oil changes is common to all oils; including our fryer at home: Oxidation - This changes the composition of the oils, and when combined with other elements, often

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As the global population grows, consuming more energy, natural resources and the environment are increasingly under threat. One product that has a particularly bad reputation is oil; with many organisations working on how to reduce the effect of oil on the environment, while still meeting the ever increasing energy requirements. To highlight the environmental impact: The used lubricant from one

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Whenever there’s a problem with a piece of industrial equipment that touches on lubrication, the smart money inevitably turns to synthetic industrial oils. But what are the facts? What can reasonably be expected of the performance of synthetic industrial oils? Well let’s look at some of the common problems associated with lubrication and which problems synthetic industrial oils can solve. Due

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There’s an ever growing swing towards the use of synthetic gear oil, and in this article we’re going to examine eleven good reasons to use synthetic gear oil in your industrial transmission systems. As manufacturers continue to push the limits of machine performance to increase productivity, reduce downtime and energy costs, suppliers need to offer increasingly creative solutions.

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Image: domdeen / FreeDigitalPhotos.net In any group of petrol heads the conversation will invariably turn to engine oils, engine oil price and the inevitable question as to why use synthetic motor oil? Let’s ignore engine oil price for a moment and examine the performance of full synthetic engine oil. To keep this article brief I’ll focus on full synthetic motor oil, API Group V, as opposed

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We’ve all heard about the API classification of oils: But how is the classification of  lubricant base oils made? In order to fully understand the classification of lubricant base oils we also have to look at the evolution of lubricant base oils. From the time that man first invented machines to reduce manual labour, lubricants have become an essential part of day to day industry. For decades

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How often do you re-pack bearings? Ever wondered whether you’re doing it right? Well here are four important considerations when deciding to lubricate a bearing: • Lubricant selection • Application method • Volume of lubricant to be delivered • Application Frequency. There are many different ways to lubricate a bearing, and opinions vary concerning which approach is best. Therefore, the best

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